Looks like we're going to kick off the weekend with an extra app-tacular edition of the recap, given that Thursday was a veritable bounty of App Store selections. If the actual titles don't get you excited, maybe Apple's $10,000 gift card will -- and all you have to do is be the one who downloads the 50 billionth title from the App Store. That shouldn't be too difficult, right…?

Apple Releases iOS 6.1.4 Update for iPhone 5, Updates Audio Profile

Apple is known for typically brief release notes, but Thursday's release of iOS 6.1.4 for the iPhone 5 only certainly has to rank among the most lean. "Updated audio profile for speakerphone" the support note explains, an 11.5MB download available via iTunes or through the built-in over-the-air Software Update of the iPhone 5 itself. We haven't noticed any big change since applying the update, but no harm in tapping the button to install it on your own device, just to stay current.

Angry Birds Friends Now Available

As promised only days ago, Rovio has spread its wings and flown Angry Birds Friends from its Facebook coop straight into the App Store with its latest free, universal chapter in the popular saga. This time, players will be able to challenge Facebook friends for the title of "ultimate pig popper and bird flinger," while keeping your tournament progress automatically synced between the new app and the social network. Unlike other entries in the Angry Birds saga, Angry Birds friends does require both a Facebook login as well as an active internet connection, and the in-app ads users of Rovio's other free versions are also present and accounted for as well.

Apple Starts Counting Down to 50 Billion App Store Downloads

Speaking of the App Store, Apple kicked off another milestone countdown on Thursday, this time to mark 50 billion downloads. "As of today, nearly 50 billion apps have been downloaded worldwide. And we couldn’t have done it without you. So we want to say thanks," the company notes on their website. So what happens if you're the 50 billionth App Store customer? You'll win an App Store gift card with a $10,000 balance, which should probably last the lucky customer a good long while.

Blockbuster On Demand Arrives on iOS

The Blockbuster brand may not carry the same weight it once did, but the Dish-owned company keeps hoping for a comeback. On Thursday, the parent company finally released Blockbuster On Demand, a free, universal iOS version of the company's digital movie rental service which allows streaming on the go with no subscription and no late fees -- and best of all, no discs to return to a store (assuming you could find one anyway!) or kiosk. The rebranded service launched earlier this year on Samsung Smart TVs, Android and Mac or Windows, finally landing on the Roku last month and now iOS as well.

Freak'n Genius Debuts Free YAKiT for iPhone

Rounding out our app-tastic recap is a clever new app from Freak'n Genius called YAKiT. The iPhone-only novelty app makes it easy to take or choose a photo, edit a subject's mouth then record a short message to create a "YAK," which animates the subject delivering your voice, which can also be pitched for extra hilarious effect. To maximize its potential, YAKiT allows users to not only take or shoot photos, but also search the internet for others or even browse Facebook albums without leaving the app. You'll need an iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 6.0 or later to enjoy, and the fun awaits you on the App Store.